Norse Mythology Webquest

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Introduction:

Over the course of this semester, we have studied the culture and mythology of the Ancient Greek and Roman people. Take a moment to think about the principal gods and goddesses, important themes, and cultural influences of the Greek and Roman people.

Now, we will be exploring the mythology of another culture: the Norse. You may not even know what that term refers to right now, but you soon will. Use your studies of Greek Mythology as a guide to help you navigate and explore the following resources about the Norse culture and mythology.

Task (Part 1):

You should look for the following elements:

1. Geography and Culture
2. Principal Gods and Goddesses
3. The Story of Creation
4. Yggdrasil and the Nine Worlds
5. Other Important Information and Creatures

You should spend around 45 minutes researching and gathering information. Please be sure to take notes on the study guide provided. You are welcome to jot down other important and interesting ideas, as well. Make sure your notes are THOROUGH and DETAILED. You can also find information in your Mythology textbook on pages 454-465.

Think about how Norse mythology compares and contrasts to Greek. Also, remember that you may find variations in your information on the different Web sites. Why is this? Think about the variations we found in our Greek resources.

Task (Part Two):

After you have gathered your research, select ONE of the following projects to complete in a group of no more than three:

1. Compose an illustrated children's book offering an overview of Norse mythology (think audience appeal).

2. Create a presentation comparing and contrasting Greek and Norse mythologies.

3. Write an original myth that includes at least four of the Norse gods and highlights important Norse mythological ideals.

You will have one additional day to work in the lab for this project. You will need to sift through the information you have found to select the most important and meaningful ideas for your selected project topic. Be prepared to share your completed assignment with the rest of the class on Friday, December 12.

Think about how you can present your project in an interesting and engaging way. Be creative!

Remember, you need to at the minimum include a Works Cited page referencing your sources (and in-text citations when appropriate). Use Knightcite to help with that.

Evaluation:

I have included a link to the rubric for this project on this page, as well. Please review it carefully, making sure you are meeting the expectations.

Have fun exploring!